to shut oneself in (e.g. one's room); to be confined in; to fill with (emotion, enthusiasm, power, etc.); to imbue with; to fill a space (of a gas, smell, etc.); to be heavy with (e.g. smoke); to be muffled (e.g. of a voice)
contradiction; inconsistency
working without pay; free service; work for nothing
to treat as a joke; to do jokingly
to all appearances; no matter how you look at it
to inquire (about); to enquire; to ask; to interrogate; to question intensely; to grill (someone about something)
any more; anymore; any further; any better; any longer
slight movement; slight tremor; quiver
retort; back talk; backchat
ghastliness; dreadfulness; grimness; intimidation; menace; threat
impressiveness; impact; force; intensity; presence; appeal
to (take out and) show; to demonstrate; to point out (finger, clock hand, needle, etc.); to indicate; to show
to sell off; to dispose of
to blow in (of wind, rain, etc.); to blow (air) into (e.g. a balloon); to breathe (new life) into; to inspire (someone) with; to put into someone's head; to record (audio; on tape, vinyl, etc.)
gushing forth; bursting out; (lit.) like breaking a dam
to line up; to put in a row; to add (to a group); to accept (as a member of an organization, etc.); to link; to put together
to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to displease; to annoy; to miss (the target, ball, etc.)
to push away; to thrust aside; to detach oneself from; to keep away from; to act coldly; to do without emotion
felony; major offence; felon; old offender
criminal; lawbreaker; wrongdoer; offender
monologue; soliloquy; talking to oneself
repentance; confession; penitence
to hold out; to extend (e.g. one's hands); to thrust (javelin); to offer (e.g. aid, help, etc.)
shout; cry; outcry; yell; shriek; scream
at any cost; at any price; at any expense
to accompany; to follow; to keep up with
to appear on the market; to be in season (e.g. of fruit); to circulate widely; to make the rounds; to go around
to press a question; to cross-examine
failure; defeat; mistake; unconsciousness
to take the time (to do); to set aside time (for)
fear; dread; fright; terror; trepidation; panic
to be mixed; to be blended with; to be combined; to associate with; to mingle with; to interest
calm; composed; cool; quiet
old; aged; long; since long ago; of the distant past; long-ago
putting one's hands behind one's back; having one's hands behind one's back; behind; rear; back
once in a lifetime; once in one's life
expresses a firm view or feeling; please ...; would you ...